Ōtautahi Christchurch is a vibrant, energetic city where urban regeneration, creativity and innovation thrive.
Explore amazing street art, innovative projects, a booming hospitality scene and state-of-the-art architecture that is changing the way the city looks, feels and functions.

Canterbury prides itself as one of the most accessible regions in New Zealand. Home to the second largest city in the country, Christchurch, the region has everything you need for an authentic Kiwi experience.

Christchurch is the gateway to the Canterbury region and the spectacular experiences you will have within the South Island of New Zealand. Explore the range of activities and attractions we have on offer.

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Restoring Christchurch's iconic Arts Centre

A major milestone on the restoration of Christchurch’s iconic Arts Centre, Te Matatiki Toi Ora, will be reached this Christmas when stage one of the work is complete.

8 October 2018 - Christchurch's only central city wine bar showcasing the best food and wine Aotearoa has to offer visitors and locals alike - plus giving them the chance to do a cheeky bit of shopping.

10 April 2018 - The couple behind Akaroa Cooking School feel lucky to be surrounded by an abundance of local seasonal produce – from berries growing wild in hedgerows to fresh fish from Akaroa Harbour.

19 March 2018 - A drink or a bite to eat at O.G.B is a perfect way to get a taste of old Christchurch, with staff in suspenders and newsboy caps. The speakeasy-style bar, cafe and restaurant is housed in the city’s grand Old Government Building, which opened in 1913.

19 March 2018 - We travelled to the North Canterbury Wine and Food Festival and met half a dozen local producers who are passionate about trying new things – from New Zealand’s only ‘kvas’ brewer to a company serving up deep-fried locust skewers and ant mayo.

13 March 2018 - As a post-manufacturing city, Christchurch is full of industrial-style buildings – mostly along old railway routes. As the city rebuilds, attention is turning to these hidden gems for hospitality purposes.

12 January 2018 - Nostalgia Festival invites people to party the day away in an Edwardian-style village on the edge of the Port Hills. ChristchurchNZ spoke to founder Johnny Gibson about the event combining the old and the new.

8 December 2017 - Kaikoura's much-loved crayfish caravan Nins Bin is making a comeback just in time for summer. The well-photographed seafood vendor has been a favourite stop along the Kaikoura coastline for generations.

1 November 2017 - Fancy stopping by a good, old fashioned country café or store where you can leave your gumboots at the door? Thankfully there are heaps of options when it comes to country cafes in the wider Canterbury region.

1 November 2017 - After years of travelling the world, Sydney couple Jay and Hana Jackman discovered Christchurch during a 10-day trip around the South Island. They now run Sadhana Surfboards and House of Creativity from The Tannery.

10 October 2017 - There's nothing more satisfying than a good night's sleep, so why not up the game by staying somewhere a little unexpected? From luxury tree houses to glass pods and grain silos, Canterbury offers some incredible unique accommodation options.

9 October 2017 - Christchurch is embracing the burgeoning international trend of co-working, with a wide range of shared work spaces to suit freelancers, entrepreneurs, start-ups and community groups available across the city.

9 October 2017 - It is ‘Biketober’ in Christchurch, which means a month-long celebration of all things cycling-related. Action Bicycle Club co-owner Charlotte Bebbington spoke to ChristchurchNZ about the joys of living, working and – of course – riding bikes, in the South Island’s largest city.